UN Security Council Takes Strong Stand Against Haiti’s Gang Violence

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution condemning the escalating gang violence in Haiti, extending the UN political mission BINUH until July 2025. The Kenyan-led security force has begun deploying to assist. The resolution also emphasizes the need for international support for Haiti's political transition.

The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution condemning the escalating gang violence in Haiti. The resolution calls for immediate action to address the illegal arms trafficking that fuels gang control, leading to severe violence including sexual and gender-based crimes.

The council extended the UN political mission in Haiti, known as BINUH, until July 15, 2025, with the goal of supporting a Haitian-led political process for free and fair elections. Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille emphasized the need for the Kenyan-led security force to help stabilize the country.

The resolution, co-sponsored by the United States and Ecuador, praises the deployment of initial contingents of Kenyan police to Port-au-Prince and stresses the importance of continued international support to Haitian police forces. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Ambassador José de la Gasca highlighted the importance of this resolution in aiding Haiti's democratic transition.

(With inputs from agencies.)